Library Fiesta for Children’s Day

We celebrate moms on Mother’s Day; we celebrate dads on Father’s Day; and we even celebrate doughnuts on National Donut Day (yum!). But, how about children?

Various Latin American countries, in fact, do celebrate such a day: elDía de los Niños or Children’s Day. Author Pat Mora learned about this celebration in Mexico, and in an effort to promote early literacy across all cultures, she and various organizations in conjunction with the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) started a national DÍA celebration in America. Not only do libraries across the country host Día de los Niños events with performers and activities, but they also have a free book giveaway for all children. In other words, Children’s Day celebrates children and books.

We invite everyone to celebrate Día de los Niños with us on Saturday, April 28th in the Children’s area at the Central Library. Each child who attends will receive a free book. We will also have a Spanish puppet show, crafts, games, piñata, and a special performance by Mariachi San Jose.

For more information about Día de los Niños / Día de los Libros, visit: